Daily Current Affairs  – 17 March 2023

In News National Institute of Ocean Technology (NIOT) is working at making the Low-Temperature Thermal Desalination technology process free of emissions. About Desalination is a process that takes away mineral components from saline water. It is  used in places where freshwater supplies are scarce and seawater is readily available. Desalination is easily scalable and can […]

In News The Ministry of Textiles will shortly name the States identified for implementation of Prime Minister MITRA (Mega Integrated Textile Region and Apparel) scheme. About States are identified through the challenge route and the PM MITRA parks will provide the best ecosystem for the textile industry to be collectively present in one location, with […]

In News Indian Navy is participating in SEA DRAGON 23 exercise in waters off Guam, USA which has been scheduled from 15-30 March 23. About It is a biennial coordinated multilateral anti-submarine warfare (ASW) exercise for long-range maritime reconnaissance aircraft.  The exercise is hosted by the United States Navy, and it involves the participation of […]

In News Recently, South Africa celebrated the occasion of the ending of the apartheid system. About Apartheid Translates  to “separateness” or “the state of being apart” in Afrikaans. It officially began in 1948, instituting segregation as law and a “fundamental truth” of South Africa.  citizens were classified into one of four racial groups – black, […]

In News Pennaiyar river tribunal deadline of three months fixed by the Supreme Court has expired. Background In 2018, Tamil Nadu filed an original suit against Karnataka for constructing check dams and diversion structures on the Pennaiyar river. On November 30, 2019, Tamil Nadu formally requested the Union government to constitute a Tribunal for adjudication […]

In News  Government introduces bill to Empower Tri-Services Commanders. About The Indian government has recently introduced the Inter-Services Organisations (Command, Control and Discipline) Bill in the Lok Sabha. The bill aims to empower the central government to constitute Inter-services Organisations formed of personnel from multiple military services or branches of defence. Currently, service personnel of […]

In News ISRO plans to start ‘Space Tourism’ for passenger by 2030 About Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) is developing a space tourism module which will allow enthusiasts to take a trip to space. The estimated cost of the trip is slated to be Rs 6 crore, and enthusiasts will be able to take a […]

In News It was recently found that the catalogue of the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York, includes at least 77 items with links to someone who is serving a 10-year jail term in Tamil Nadu for smuggling antiquities. Data on missing antiquities  Reported missing: Since Independence, only 486 antiquities have been reported as […]